PHARMACY

GSK raises $1.5B from sale of remaining Haleon stake
GSK said the sale will enable the company to focus on vaccines, cancer and infectious diseases.
Walgreens lowers prices on 1,300 products
The company also plans to introduce a series of promotional campaigns, including the return of Walgreens popular myW Days in mid-July.

AAM applauds Senate Judiciary Committee efforts to protect patients, skinny labeling

The Association for Accessible Medicines submitted a formal statement for the record for the Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing on drug pricing.
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GoodRx offers discounts on branded, generic fertility medications

GoodRx offers discounts of up to 43% on fertility treatments, including savings on generic and brand-name medications used during every phase of the in vitro fertilization process.
ColoTest for colon cancer screening debuts at select Walmart locations

ColoTest, a new fecal immunochemical test for colon cancer screening, is available at 3,700 Walmart locations across the U.S.
Rite Aid reportedly close to deal on post-bankruptcy financing

Rite Aid is now close to a final deal with its lenders and expects to seek court approval of its bankruptcy restructuring in late June, per a Reuters report.
Walgreens to host “Walgreens En Tu Comunidad” health fair in Puerto Rico

Walgreens will host its first community health fair at a store in San Juan on Saturday, June 8.
Generics Access Project, patient advocacy orgs urge Congressional action to alleviate drug shortage crisis

The organizations sent a letter on May 21 to the Senate HELP and House Energy & Commerce leadership to stress congressional action to alleviate the worsening drug shortage crisis.
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